Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad

2 1/2 c. pretzels - ("shaped like sticks" crushed into very small pieces)
3 Tbsp. sugar
3/4 c. butter
1 (6 oz) pkg strawberry jello
1 10 oz. pkg. frozen strawberries or small container (or) 16 oz. sliced fresh strawberries
1 ( 8 oz ) pkg cream cheese
1 c. sugar
8 oz. cool whip

Combine crushed pretzels, sugar, and melted butter then press into a greased 9 x 13 pan.  Bake @ 350 for 10 minutes.  Cool.

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Blend in cool whip. Spread over cooled crust.  Refrigerate.


Make jello according to directions and add the strawberries. Pour over cooked crust of pretzels that has been spread with cream cheese and is chilled.  Put back in refrigerate until jello and strawberries are set.

Enjoy!